Just wondering

[lash44 313]

Just wondering

Just wondering why is there such a large gender gap between the men and women when it comes to weight loss surgery. I've notice in the doctor's office, in group meetings, and on this web site, there are far more ladies than hard leggie dudes.

Are ladies more health conscious, mindful on their looks, or do guys just don't worry about things like WLS?

Just wondering why.

[Tiffykins 673]

Just my 2cents:

Society is much more accepting of obese men. Women are taught from a young age that fat won't get you a boyfriend. Fat won't get you a good job. Fat won't get you anywhere in life. With men/boys, "big boys" are doted on, pushed into sports, and even sometimes celebrated.

As for the number of women seeking WLS, it's been shown that women are far more health conscious, seek medical advice for ailments while men just deal with them, we go every year for a pap smear once we're sexually active which includes a physical, a breast exam, pap smear, etc. Men typically don't start physicals unless there is something majorly wrong, or they hit age 40.

Sadly, it's the main reason why men die earlier than women. Preventative medicine is typically sought out by women over men. I've read a few articles on men vs. women, and they all concur that women will go to the doctor long before a man will for the same "issue" be it a sinus infection or an aching back.

Something about "societal pressure" for men to be appear strong, healthy, and not "weak".

[smkeller 3]

Naw, Lash, you know why... men are just slow learners.

Just wondering

Just wondering why is there such a large gender gap between the men and women when it comes to weight loss surgery. I've notice in the doctor's office, in group meetings, and on this web site, there are far more ladies than hard leggie dudes.

Are ladies more health conscious, mindful on their looks, or do guys just don't worry about things like WLS?

Just wondering why.